Category Archives: News

After a winter break, Cannon Hall Museum is reopening its doors from Saturday 28 March, just in time for the Easter holidays.  It’s a great excuse for a day out, whether you fancy a wander through the historic rooms, a bit … Continue reading →

Back in January, Amazelab invited schools, community groups and home educators to take part in a self-led STEAM challenge celebrating the rich history, science and creativity of Worsbrough Mill. The challenge was to create a STEAM powered tribute to the … Continue reading →

We’re so thrilled to announce that the Dearne Young Producers did us all proud at Friday’s Ambition Arena, resulting in the dragons investing £2.7k in the young people’s proposal to expand the Game on Barnsley e-gaming tournaments across the borough … Continue reading →

UAL L3 Creative Practice Diploma students from Barnsley College are holding an exhibition in the Sadler Room at The Cooper Gallery. One-Place Study is an exhibition of multidiscipline prints and sculpture based on the stories, people and places of Barnsley.  You can … Continue reading →

Join us on Saturday 28 March in The Glass Works Square for a free family celebration marking one year of Barnsley’s Great Childhoods Ambition.  The event brings together local organisations and community partners for a funfilled day of activities, performances and hands on experiences for children and young … Continue reading →

It was time to celebrate, as the Shared Horizon and KYN Brushstrokes and Banter community groups, carers, volunteers and NHS staff across Barnsley came together to view their artwork on display at the Celebration Exhibition launch event held at the Cooper Gallery. This joyous event was attended by over 80 attendees from various groups of people who had been experiencing loneliness and … Continue reading →

You’re invited to get involved and drive forward Barnsley’s visitor economy.  The Barnsley Visitor Economy Forum brings together businesses, organisations and partners from across the tourism and hospitality sector to connect, collaborate and help steer the direction of Barnsley as a destination. The Forum is led by the sector, and is your … Continue reading →

Yorkshire’s popular annual gathering of heritage organisations will take place on Wednesday 25 March in the historic South Yorkshire town of Barnsley. The summit, hosted by Barnsley Civic looks set to be the biggest yet in terms of attendees at the morning Symposium and Exhibitors at the afternoons Yorkshire Heritage Exhibition.  This year’s summit organised by … Continue reading →

The much-awaited ‘Cleopatra and the Queens of Egypt’ exhibition has opened its doors at Experience Barnsley Museum, inviting you on an incredible journey through 5,000 years of history. Running until 20 February 2027, this is a unique and fascinating exhibition, … Continue reading →